go without[.]

When the Corbeau Indians were on the eve of departure – the Borgne Chief sent word to M^r LaRocque to make ready and join them[.] He immediately began to arrange his matters for the journey[.] The Gros Ventres perceiving the intention of the preparations crowded into our quarters, and threatened M^r LaRocque with their displeasure should he persist in his design[.] At this moment the Great chief entered with a Battle axe in his hand[.] Staring around him with an imperious air, he asked us a thoundering tone why so many Indians were assembled there? "They answered that they came to take their last farewell of the white men – who they expected never to see again." "Why, said the Chief with a sneer, should you feel so much concern, if the white men are inclined to risk their lives in a strange land, that is no business of yours – you have warned them sufficiently of the danger – yet they will go on[.]" By this time the Indians one by one went sneaking out of the way[.] Then we accompanied the Chief – M^r LaRocque leading

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